Macedonia police reports from Sept. 12-25
Fraud
Sept. 12 – Officers responded to First National Bank on East Aurora Road after a man attempted to withdraw money using fraudulent identification. The suspect presented a fake Pennsylvania ID with a client’s information but his own photo, along with a counterfeit Wells Fargo Visa card. Bank staff recognized the fraudulent documents and the suspect fled on foot across the street toward Burlington before officers arrived. Investigation pending.
Theft
Sept. 12 – Two women were arrested at Kohl’s Department Store on Macedonia Commons Boulevard after loss prevention observed them concealing merchandise in purses. Officers recovered over $400 in stolen items, including a Coach purse and Victoria’s Secret purse containing the merchandise. A magnet used to remove security tags was found during a search. When questioned about the magnet, one suspect claimed it was her child’s toy. Both suspects were charged with theft and possessing criminal tools.
Sept. 13 – A woman was arrested at Walmart on Macedonia Commons Boulevard for skip-scanning items at self-checkout. Loss prevention reported she failed to scan 10 items totaling $43.20 while bagging multiple items at once. The woman told officers she was in a rush and made a mistake while bagging multiple items. She was charged with theft.
Sept. 17 – A woman was arrested at Walmart after loss prevention staff observed her using Kool-Aid packets to under-scan items and failing to scan other merchandise. Officers recovered $123.33 worth of stolen goods. The suspect told officers she was having a rough time and was in between jobs for a while, so she didn’t have the money. She was charged with theft.
Sept. 22 – A woman was arrested at Walmart after loss prevention observed her placing clothing items and a package of chicken into a bag without scanning them at self-checkout. She scanned and paid for other items before leaving the store. Officers recovered $78.57 worth of stolen merchandise. When questioned, she told officers she was trying to save a little money. She was charged with theft.
Sept. 25 – Charges were filed against a Cleveland woman for two separate theft incidents at Walmart. In one case from Sept. 13, she allegedly switched bar codes on items at self-checkout, resulting in a loss of $56.12 that included ground beef, mouthwash and beading wire. A second incident from Sept. 12 involved similar bar code switching on toddler apparel, causing a loss of $4.48. A summons was requested.
Property Damage
Sept. 19 – A Hudson school bus backed into a mailbox on Valley View Road while turning around in a driveway. The bus driver left the scene after the resident attempted to flag her down. The driver later admitted to the incident but stated she left because the property owner was yelling at her and it was safer for her to leave. Hudson school officials confirmed they would contact the resident and pay for the damage.
Harassment
Sept. 14 – Officers took a report from a woman on Cheyenne Run who received threatening text messages from her ex-husband’s girlfriend. The messages, obtained through a mutual acquaintance, included remarks about wanting to “beat her ass.” The reporting party declined to pursue charges but wanted documentation for her attorney during ongoing custody hearings.
Domestic Dispute
Sept. 18 – Officers responded to a domestic dispute on Skyland Drive involving a couple going through divorce proceedings. Both parties accused the other of pushing them during an argument in the master bedroom. Neither party required medical attention. Due to conflicting statements and lack of witnesses, no charges were filed. One party voluntarily left the residence and was given a courtesy transport to a hotel.
OVI
Sept. 21 – A woman was arrested on Interstate 271 southbound after officers observed her traveling 86 mph in a 65 mph zone and failing to maintain her lane. During the traffic stop, she displayed signs of intoxication including glassy eyes and the odor of alcohol. She admitted to drinking four glasses of champagne at a bar in Akron’s Highland Square. When asked to exit the vehicle for sobriety tests, she declined to put on shoes, stating her preference to go without. She failed field sobriety tests and repeatedly acknowledged her intoxication during the stop. When asked if she could make it home safely, she told officers she was definitely intoxicated but felt she could get home. She also admitted she didn’t know what city she was in. A breath test revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.180, more than twice the legal limit. She was charged with OVI, OVI over .17%, speeding and marked lanes violations.
Welfare Check
Sept. 21 – Officers and fire personnel responded to Deerfield Circle for a welfare check on an elderly resident. A neighbor reported seeing the woman lying on the floor through a window and noticed multiple Amazon packages and a Meals on Wheels delivery from three days earlier still on the porch. Fire crews made entry through a window and found the 79-year-old woman deceased in the hallway. No signs of trauma were visible. The Summit County Medical Examiner was contacted and released the body to the family’s chosen funeral home.
Assist Other Agency
Sept. 16 – A Macedonia officer assisted Sagamore Hills Police with a female search during a traffic stop on State Route 82 near French Street. The woman had been arrested on an active warrant from Gates Mills Police Department.
